Hotels waking up to self-service

As the travel market rebounds and occupancy rates rise, hotel operators are turning to self-service solutions.

Kiosks increase checks at Sizzler

January 19, 2011

Two kiosks have sped up service, which has resulted in increased sales for Sizzler, a grill-and-salad bar chain, according to Nation's Restaurant News.

Phoenix introduces dual-touch kiosk screens

January 19, 2011

Phoenix Kiosk's clients can now take advantage of dual-touch screens that allow them to use two fingers at the same time to drag and rotate images, as well as…

Alerion recapitalizes KIOSK

January 19, 2011

Kiosk Information Systems (KIOSK), a manufacturer of self-service and kiosk solutions, was recently recapitalized by Alerion Capital Group, a private equity…

DVD kiosks officially beat in-store rentals

January 18, 2011

You are what you eat: Kiosk predicts favorite recipes based on consumers' looks

January 18, 2011

Ever wonder if your appearance screams chicken or fish? Now you can find out, at kiosks developed by Intel and Kraft. The grocery store kiosk scans a person's…

Usablenet enables PayPal Mobile Express Checkout

January 18, 2011

Usablenet today announced integration with PayPal's mobile payments product, Mobile Express Checkout, to enhance payment offerings on clients' mobile websites…

NRF: Planar launches kiosk-friendly technology (VIDEO)

Planar's Matt Walsh demonstrates how to use the company's new touch-screen LCD monitors.

NRF: Retailers learn about C-tailing from NCR (VIDEO)

January 16, 2011

NCR Corp representatives were at the National Retail Federation's Big Show last week in New York City to sell retailers on C-tailing, a solution that converges…

NRF: Paying by phone made easy

January 16, 2011

New IBM technology allows consumers to pay for their in-store products using their smart phones. The company launched the self-checkout system last week at the…

NRF: Microsoft displays shelf-edge, touch-screen solution

A Microsoft spokesman talks about the company's shelf-edge, touch-screen displays for retail in this video.

NRF: Microsoft Surface integrates online and in-store shopping

Video: A Microsoft spokesman talks about combining the online and in-store retail experiences via touch display.

NRF: HP adds digital signage to kiosks

January 16, 2011

Hewlett Packard launched its Virtual Sales Assistant kiosk this week at the National Federation's Big Show in New York City. Unlike many kiosks that sit…

NRF: IBM launches self-checkout system

IBM execs expect the company's new self-checkout system to change the way shoppers view self-checkout.

NRF: New technology speeds up grocery store’s checkout process

Video: Kroger and Fujitsu have teamed up for a new, faster checkout solution that was on display at the NRF Big Show.

Schools more secure thanks to kiosks

January 13, 2011

A kiosk system is tightening security in schools around the country, said Kevin Allen, president of LobbyGuard Solutions, the company that makes the kiosks.

Low redbox sales contribute to decrease in Coinstar shares

January 13, 2011

Coinstar's stock dropped 24 percent Thursday after disappointing sales at its redbox DVD-rental kiosks forced the company to lower its earnings estimate for…

Patent approved to provide kiosks with 3-D technology

January 12, 2011

Provision Interactive Technologies has developed technology to provide 3-D views of products for the self-service kiosk markets, according to the company's…

Scala powers touch display self-service kiosks in German restaurant chain

January 12, 2011

Scala, a global digital-signage and advertising-management solutions provider announced today that its software is powering a touch interactive ordering system…

NRF: NCR debuts kiosk designed to enhance cross-channel shopping

January 12, 2011

NCR Corp. showcased a kiosk enclosure, engineered with a sleek, modern design this week at the National Retail Federation's BIG Show in New York City.